RF AIT Payload Test Engineer

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Job Description

SWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to manufacturing entire geostationary telecommunication satellites, called HummingSat, that define a new category in space and of which 4 have already been sold to international leading telecom operators: Intelsat and ViaSat (acqu. Inmarsat).

HummingSat is the world’s first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security.

SWISSto12 is also a leading provider of Radio-Frequency (RF) products and sub-systems. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products. This position is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a new class of telecommunication satellites.

If you are looking for a position where you can play an active role in contributing to an innovative and fast-growing company, this role is for you.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, RF, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on testing hardware fluency using VNAs, Spectrum analyzers, Signal Generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Familiar with S-parameters, AM/AM, AM/PM, Noise Figure and Spurious tests techniques at frequencies ranging from L to Ka Bands.
• Experience with RF power amplification subsystems testing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
• Fluent English is mandatory, French is a plus.

Nice to have:

• Understanding of spacecraft assembly integration and test.
• Experience with TVAC and CATR spacecraft testing.
• Writing automated test scripts allowing for rapid testing.
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB and C#.
• Familiar with SCPI command language.
• Familiar with EMC sniff and spray testing.

Job Responsibilities

• Write test requirements and perform AIT testing on payload electrical hardware.
• Prepare AIT test procedures, outlining test methodologies for automated testing.
• Follow development, production, qualification, and acceptances phases.
• Bring hands-on experience to the team by directly working with electrical/RF systems during testing and troubleshooting.
• Review test results and generate test reports.
• Collaborate with engineering team (accommodation, avionics, thermal, RF, TCR).
• Contribute to the review of the AIT plan.
• Contribute to meetings with customer regarding payload integration and tests.
• Develop and optimize production line for future products.

Job Benefits

To be chatted during your exchange with our recruitment team.

More about SWISSto12:

SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with ViaSat (acqu. Inmarsat), Intelsat and ESA for HummingSat as well as contracts for its RF product line in Europe and the USA with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Renens (close to Lausanne, Switzerland), and operates subsidiaries in Foster City California USA, Virginia USA, Madrid Spain and Copenhagen Denmark. The company is well funded for its developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream with near term profitability.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Telecommunications.